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Learn Hardcore Danish: at - to

Hardcore Danish
/Lesson 1
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Word

at

Meaning

to

Part of speech

infinitive marker

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Danish

Lesson

Usages of at

Jeg bruger en bog til at læse.

I use a book to read.

Jeg bruger vand til at vaske.

I use water to wash.

Jeg har allerede rejst langt for at komme til centrum, og jeg vil ankomme tidligt.

I have already traveled far to get to the center, and I will arrive early.

I morgen vil jeg igen svømme for at holde mig i form.

Tomorrow I will swim again to stay in shape.

Jeg har overvejet at lære klaver, men det kræver mange øvelser.

I have considered learning piano, but it requires a lot of exercises.

Hver øvelse hjælper mig med at forstå rytmen i musikken bedre.

Each exercise helps me understand the rhythm of the music better.

Jeg vil sidde på gulvet foran fjernsynet for at se hele programmet.

I will sit on the floor in front of the television to watch the entire program.

Jeg kigger i spejlet, før jeg går ud i haven for at nyde græsset.

I look in the mirror before I go out into the garden to enjoy the grass.

Jeg overvejer at flytte fjernsynet til stuen.

I consider moving the television to the living room.

Jeg lærer at skrive på papir.

I learn to write on paper.

Jeg forstår programmet bedre efter at have set det mange gange.

I understand the program better after having watched it many times.

Jeg øver mig på at skrive med en blyant.

I practice writing with a pencil.

Han bruger en blyant til at skrive.

He uses a pencil to write.

Jeg får motion ved at gå en tur i parkerne hver dag.

I get exercise by walking in the parks every day.

At arbejde flittigt er vigtigt for at nå sine mål.

Working diligently is important for reaching one’s goals.

Den fjerneste strand kan være svær at nå til fods.

The most distant beach can be difficult to reach on foot.

Telefonen bruges ofte til at oversætte svære ord.

The phone is often used to translate difficult words.

Jeg drikker min kaffe udenfor på terrassen for at nyde morgenluften.

I drink my coffee outside on the terrace to enjoy the morning air.

Et andet varsel blev sendt ud for at advare mod glatte veje.

Another notice was sent out to warn against slippery roads.

Jeg forsøger at oversætte en bog fra dansk til tysk i min fritid.

I am trying to translate a book from Danish to German in my free time.

Mine nye færdigheder i at danne passive sætninger bliver anvendt i denne lektion.

My new skills in passive sentence construction are being applied in this lesson.

Jeg får motion ved at gå i haven.

I get exercise by walking in the garden.

Kroppen bliver stærk ved at få motion.

The body becomes strong by getting exercise.

Vinduet er vigtigt for at holde kulden ude.

The window is important for keeping the cold out.

Målet er at forstå teksten bedre.

The goal is to understand the text better.

Vi samarbejder for at løse opgaven.

We cooperate to solve the task.

Jeg drømmer om at besøge øen.

I dream of visiting the island.

Vinduet bruges til at lukke kulden ude.

The window is used to keep the cold out.

Ordet er svært at forstå uden hjælp.

The word is difficult to understand without help.

Jeg trækker gardinet for at holde solen ude.

I draw the curtain to keep the sun out.

Jeg forsøger at forstå teksten bedre i stuen.

I try to understand the text better in the living room.

Jeg får nye færdigheder ved at øve mig hver dag.

I gain new skills by practicing every day.

Ordet er svært at oversætte.

The word is difficult to translate.

I skal huske at passe jer selv, hvis vejret bliver farligt.

You (plural) must remember to take care of yourselves if the weather becomes dangerous.

Det er nemt at bære paraplyen, hvis vinden ikke blæser.

It is easy to carry the umbrella if the wind is not blowing.

Jeg elsker at synge, når jeg er glad.

I love to sing when I am happy.

Jeg kan godt lide at reflektere over min dag, før jeg sover.

I like to reflect on my day before I sleep.

Jeg vil besøge svømmebassinet i weekenden for at øve min svømmeteknik.

I will visit the swimming pool this weekend to practice my swimming technique.

Vi hjælper os ved at dele vores tanker åbent.

We help ourselves by sharing our thoughts openly.

Jeg nyder at reflektere over tanken om venskab.

I enjoy reflecting on the thought of friendship.

Jeg nyder at slappe af på sengen i rummet.

I enjoy relaxing on the bed in the room.

Jeg foretrækker at drikke kaffe om morgenen, selvom jeg også synes te er godt.

I prefer to drink coffee in the morning, although I also think tea is good.

Selvom jeg elsker juice, foretrækker jeg at drikke vand til aftensmaden.

Even though I love juice, I prefer to drink water with dinner.

Dit bedste valg er at invitere vennerne, slukke lyset i gangen og kun tænde det, når de ankommer.

Your best choice is to invite your friends, turn off the light in the hallway, and only turn it on when they arrive.

Computerens tastatur er behageligt at skrive på.

The computer’s keyboard is comfortable to type on.

Husk at rense tastaturet, så det ikke bliver beskidt.

Remember to clean the keyboard, so it doesn’t become dirty.

Jeg vil introducere en ny grammatik: imperativ, som bruges til at give kommandoer.

I will introduce a new piece of grammar: the imperative, which is used to give commands.

Vi spadserer ofte i skoven for at nyde naturen.

We often stroll in the forest to enjoy nature.

Jeg elsker at spise en pandekage til morgenmad.

I love to eat a pancake for breakfast.

Jeg er glad for at modtage besøg fra venner i mit rolige hus.

I am happy to receive visits from friends in my quiet house.

Husk at smide de gamle kasser ud, når du forlader loftet.

Remember to throw out the old boxes when you leave the attic.

Jeg elsker at se, hvordan sneen falder.

I love to see how the snow falls.

Jeg har mulighed for at gå senere i seng, fordi jeg ikke skal op tidligt i morgen.

I have the possibility to go to bed later because I do not have to get up early tomorrow.

Selvom det er sent, føler jeg et behov for at øve disse sammenligninger.

Even though it is late, I feel a need to practice these comparisons.

Mit behov for at lære dansk er stærkere end mit behov for at slappe af lige nu.

My need to learn Danish is stronger than my need to relax right now.

Jeg bruger også digitale værktøjer for at ændre mine sproglige vaner hurtigere.

I also use digital tools to change my language habits faster.

Mine vaner om aftenen inkluderer at lave nem middag og derefter læse i en time.

My habits in the evening include making an easy dinner and then reading for an hour.

Jeg har en aftale med min familie om at mødes til middag i weekenden.

I have an appointment with my family to meet for dinner on the weekend.

Hvis vores aftale går galt, bliver det en udfordring at finde en ny tid.

If our appointment goes wrong, it becomes a challenge to find a new time.

Det er en udfordring at forstå en hel række danske dialekter.

It is a challenge to understand a whole range of Danish dialects.

Jeg sætter mig i skyggen for at læse besked fra min ven, så jeg undgår at blive solbrændt.

I sit in the shade to read a message from my friend, so I avoid getting sunburned.

Hans besked forklarede, at han endnu ikke er klar til at mødes.

His message explained that he is not yet ready to meet.

Jeg forsøger endnu at forklare forskellen mellem korte og lange vokaler.

I am still trying to explain the difference between short and long vowels.

Jeg vil udfylde flere papirer i dag, men det er lettere end at stå i en lang kø.

I will fill out more papers today, but it is easier than standing in a long line.

Denne lektion giver mig mulighed for at øve sammenligning af adjektiver i flere sætninger.

This lesson gives me the opportunity to practice the comparison of adjectives in more sentences.

Jeg nyder muligheden for at lære dansk.

I enjoy the possibility to learn Danish.

Gradbøjningen hjælper mig med at skrive bedre.

The comparison helps me write better.

Jeg bruger ordbogen til at lære nye ord.

I use the dictionary to learn new words.

Jeg undgår at gå ud, når det regner.

I avoid going out when it rains.

Bogen er let at læse.

The book is easy to read.

Jeg bruger muligheden for at slappe af i haven.

I use the opportunity to relax in the garden.

Jeg ser en god film i aften for at slappe af i min lejlighed.

I am watching a good film tonight to relax in my apartment.

Selvom jeg stadig er lidt sløj, hjælper medicinen med at holde feberen nede.

Even though I am still a bit under the weather, the medicine helps keep the fever down.

Jeg gik ned til butikken for at købe shampoo til mit hår.

I went down to the shop to buy shampoo for my hair.

Jeg købte mælk og æbler i butikken, før jeg begyndte at lave aftensmad.

I bought milk and apples in the shop before I started to make dinner.

Når du føler dig klar, kan du prøve at skrive nogle sætninger selv.

When you feel ready, you can try to write some sentences yourself.

Jeg prøver at lære nye ord.

I try to learn new words.

Jeg beder min nabo om at aflevere nøglen i morgen.

I ask my neighbor to hand in the key tomorrow.

Må jeg hjælpe Dem med at finde Deres billet?

May I help you (polite) find your ticket?

Min ven har en kæreste, som plejer at komme til aftensmad.

My friend has a partner who usually comes for dinner.

Efter et langt telefonopkald beslutter hun at blive hjemme.

After a long phone call she decides to stay at home.

Jeg plejer at drikke kaffe om morgenen.

I usually drink coffee in the morning.

Jeg er klar til at tage toget.

I am ready to take the train.

Bibliotekaren hjælper studenten med at finde en løsning i ordbogen.

The librarian helps the student find a solution in the dictionary.

Når vi finder en god løsning sammen, er det lettere at tilgive fejl.

When we find a good solution together, it is easier to forgive mistakes.

Det er ikke typisk for ham at komme for sent til sport.

It is not typical for him to arrive late to sport.

Det er svært at lave lektier, hvis filmen i fjernsynet er meget spændende.

It is hard to do homework if the film on the television is very exciting.

De har lige lukket vinduet, fordi det begynder at regne.

They have just closed the window because it is starting to rain.

Vi øver ejefald ved at sige sætninger som "min vens bog" og "lærerens kontor".

We practice genitive by saying sentences like “my friend’s book” and “the teacher’s office.”

Udtrykket er nemt at forstå, men det kan alligevel være svært at sige hurtigt.

The expression is easy to understand, but it can still be hard to say quickly.

Hun danser så meget, at hele gruppen begynder at grine.

She dances so much that the whole group starts to laugh.

Lad os bage en kage og lave dessert i stedet for at købe is.

Let’s bake a cake and make dessert instead of buying ice cream.

Puden i sofaens hjørne er blød, og katten elsker at sove der.

The pillow in the corner of the sofa is soft, and the cat loves to sleep there.

Nogle af mine søskende har et alvorligt problem med at komme til tiden.

Some of my siblings have a serious problem with arriving on time.

Lad os i stedet for at skændes tale roligt om problemet.

Instead of arguing, let’s talk calmly about the problem.

Når søskende skændes, prøver onklens rolige ord at hjælpe dem.

When siblings argue, the uncle’s calm words try to help them.

Hans største drøm er at have et arbejde, der passer godt til hans fremtid.

His greatest dream is to have a job that fits well with his future.

Hun tager en kort pause på arbejdspladsen uden at kigge på sin telefon.

She takes a short break at the workplace without looking at her phone.

Det er pausen, der hjælper hende med at slappe af om dagen.

It is the break that helps her relax during the day.

Han bliver hurtigt træt og begynder at kede sig, hvis han sidder alene uden at tale med nogen.

He quickly gets tired and starts to be bored if he sits alone without talking to anyone.

Som kunde vil jeg gerne have gode tilbud uden at skulle stå længe i kø.

As a customer I would like to have good offers without having to stand in line for a long time.

Det er ikke kun lønnen, der betyder noget for hende; det er også nødvendigt for hende at gøre noget fornuftigt for andre.

It is not only the salary that matters to her; it is also necessary for her to do something sensible for others.

Det er læreren, der fremhæver, hvor vigtigt det er at have både tid til job og til fritid.

It is the teacher who emphasizes how important it is to have time for both work and free time.

Det er min indkøbsliste, der gør mig rolig, fordi jeg kan handle ind uden at glemme noget.

It is my shopping list that makes me calm, because I can do the shopping without forgetting anything.

Det er en stor udfordring at forstå hele teksten.

It is a big challenge to understand the whole text.

Hun bliver ved med at øve sig på dansk, mens hun rører i gryden.

She keeps practicing Danish while she stirs in the pot.

Jeg holder op med at stege, når panden begynder at ryge.

I stop frying when the pan starts to smoke.

Hun holder op med at skære løg, fordi hendes øjne løber i vand.

She stops cutting onions because her eyes start watering.

Hvis jeg prøvede at lave suppe i ovnen, ville det nok gå galt, så jeg bruger altid gryden.

If I tried to make soup in the oven, it would probably go wrong, so I always use the pot.

Jeg bruger revet ost til at gøre pastaen bedre.

I use grated cheese to make the pasta better.

Jeg bliver ved med at øve mig på udtalen, selvom jeg er meget træt i aften.

I keep practicing pronunciation, even though I am very tired tonight.

Det begynder at ryge i køkkenet, så jeg åbner vinduet.

It starts to smoke in the kitchen, so I open the window.

Vi øver os på at tale dansk i stuen, når det er stille.

We practice speaking Danish in the living room when it is quiet.

Værkstedet lover at reparere den, før weekenden begynder.

The workshop promises to repair it before the weekend begins.

Hun siger: “Lad være med at bekymre dig,” og jeg prøver at lytte til hende.

She says, “Don’t worry,” and I try to listen to her.

Hvis medlemskabet ikke er gyldigt, er jeg nødt til at tale med receptionen.

If the membership is not valid, I have to speak with the reception.

Hvis appen ikke virker, er jeg nødt til at gå ind på hjemmesiden.

If the app does not work, I have to go onto the website.

Jo mere tøj der ligger i kurven, jo sværere er det at finde mine sokker.

The more clothes there are in the basket, the harder it is to find my socks.

Jo længere jeg venter, jo sværere bliver det at finde den rigtige størrelse i butikken.

The longer I wait, the harder it becomes to find the right size in the shop.

Jeg vil prøve at bage en kage i weekenden.

I will try to bake a cake this weekend.

I dag lærer vi at bruge "for ... til at" og "nok til at" i danske sætninger.

Today we learn to use "too ... to" and "enough ... to" in Danish sentences.

Tasken er for tung til at bære, så jeg tager en taxa til metroen.

The bag is too heavy to carry, so I take a taxi to the metro.

Kortet er klart nok til at vise vejen til busstoppestedet.

The map is clear enough to show the way to the bus stop.

Min veninde siger, at hendes rygsæk er for stor til at have med i taxaen.

My female friend says that her backpack is too big to bring in the taxi.

Automaten er ny nok til at virke hurtigt, men billetautomaten er for langsom i dag.

The machine is new enough to work quickly, but the ticket machine is too slow today.

Skiltet ved broen er klart nok til at vise, hvor fortovet begynder.

The sign by the bridge is clear enough to show where the sidewalk begins.

Lad os gå til museet til fods i stedet for at tage bussen.

Let's go to the museum on foot instead of taking the bus.

Jeg står længe under bruseren, fordi det varme vand hjælper mig med at blive klar om morgenen.

I stand under the shower for a long time because the warm water helps me get ready in the morning.

Tjeneren spørger, om vores bestilling er rigtig, før kokken begynder at lave maden.

The waitress asks whether our order is correct before the chef begins to make the food.

På torsdag skal min veninde til at gå, men så begynder det at regne.

On Thursday my female friend is about to leave, but then it starts to rain.

Behandlingen får patienten til at slappe mere af, fordi planen er klar.

The treatment makes the patient relax more, because the plan is clear.

Tandlægen får børn til at åbne munden ved at tale roligt med dem.

The dentist gets children to open their mouths by speaking calmly to them.

Jeg håber, at jeg får tid til at læse i aften.

I hope that I get time to read tonight.

I dag lærer vi at bruge få sammen med ord som klippet og repareret, når andre gør noget for os.

Today we learn to use få together with words like “cut” and “repaired” when other people do something for us.

Han spiser en skive brød med syltetøj, når han ikke har tid til at lave mere mad.

He eats a slice of bread with jam when he does not have time to make more food.

Det er venligt af dig at hjælpe mig.

It is kind of you to help me.

Cykelskuret er låst om natten, og lågen er lidt svær at åbne.

The bike shed is locked at night, and the gate is a little difficult to open.

Vi har hver sin skraldepose i køkkenet, så det er lettere at holde køkkenet rent.

We each have our own trash bag in the kitchen, so it is easier to keep the kitchen clean.

Vi må skynde os hjem, for det begynder at regne.

We have to hurry home, because it is starting to rain.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “det tager ... at” og “bruge tid på at”, når vi taler om tid.

Today we learn to use “it takes ... to” and “spend time doing,” when we talk about time.

Selvom vi er uenige om maden, er vi stadig enige om at mødes efter arbejde.

Although we disagree about the food, we still agree to meet after work.

Min mor siger, at sikkerhed er vigtigere end at komme hurtigt frem.

My mother says that safety is more important than arriving quickly.

Det er vigtigere at hvile sig end at gå på arbejde, når man er syg.

It is more important to rest than to go to work when one is sick.

Barnet bruger lim til at sætte stjerner på sin tegning.

The child uses glue to put stars on the drawing.

Min søn hjælper med at skrælle hvidløget, selvom han ikke kan lide, at det lugter af hvidløg.

My son helps peel the garlic, even though he does not like that it smells of garlic.

Hun tager sin regnjakke på, så snart det begynder at regne.

She puts on her rain jacket as soon as it starts to rain.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “den her”, “det her” og “de her”, når vi peger på noget tæt på.

Today we learn to use “this” and “these” when we point to something nearby.

Butikken lover at levere bordet på tirsdag, hvis det stadig er på lager.

The store promises to deliver the table on Tuesday if it is still in stock.

I dag lærer vi at sige datoer på dansk.

Today we learn to say dates in Danish.

I november begynder jeg at glæde mig til jul, selvom vejret ofte er mørkt og koldt.

In November I begin to look forward to Christmas, even though the weather is often dark and cold.

Min læge siger, at en måned går hurtigt, når man har meget at se til.

My doctor says that a month goes quickly when one has a lot to do.

Det er i foråret, at jeg bedst kan lide at gå ture, fordi alt føles lettere.

It is in spring that I most like going for walks, because everything feels lighter.

November er den måned, hvor jeg begynder at planlægge december mere præcist.

November is the month when I begin to plan December more precisely.

Hvis jeg afleverer opgaven før fristen, håber jeg at få en god karakter.

If I hand in the assignment before the deadline, I hope to get a good grade.

Min bror bruger lommeregneren til at beregne prisen, før han udskriver regningen.

My brother uses the calculator to calculate the price before he prints the bill.

I dag lærer vi at bruge mere og mindre med ting, man ikke kan tælle, og flere og færre med ting, man kan tælle.

Today we learn to use “more” and “less” with things that cannot be counted, and “more” and “fewer” with things that can be counted.

Flasken er tung, så min datter hjælper mig med at hælde vand i glassene.

The bottle is heavy, so my daughter helps me pour water into the glasses.

Køkkenet ser rodet ud, så jeg tager en kost og begynder at feje.

The kitchen looks messy, so I take a broom and start to sweep.

Et godt eksempel hjælper hende med at huske betydningen af det svære ord.

A good example helps her remember the meaning of the difficult word.

Der er færre biler på vejen i dag, så det tager kortere tid at komme hjem.

There are fewer cars on the road today, so it takes less time to get home.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “så længe”, når noget gælder i hele den tid, en situation varer.

Today we learn to use “så længe” when something is true for the whole time a situation lasts.

Jeg tænder kameraet, før læreren begynder at tale.

I turn on the camera before the teacher begins to speak.

Jeg husker altid at logge ud, når mødet er slut.

I always remember to log out when the meeting is over.

Det er ikke venligt at afbryde andre, selvom man er uenig.

It is not kind to interrupt others, even if one disagrees.

Hun glemte at vedhæfte filen, så hendes chef bad om den igen.

She forgot to attach the file, so her boss asked for it again.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “ikke ... før”, når noget først sker senere.

Today we learn to use “not ... until,” when something only happens later.

Min opsparing bliver større, når jeg laver mad hjemme i stedet for at spise ude.

My savings get bigger when I cook at home instead of eating out.

Jeg kan godt lide at høre rolig musik og læse samtidig.

I like listening to calm music and reading at the same time.

Jeg behøver ikke at tage bussen, hvis vejret er godt nok til at cykle.

I do not need to take the bus if the weather is good enough for cycling.

Du behøver ikke at tale så højt; der er allerede nok støj i rummet.

You do not need to speak so loudly; there is already enough noise in the room.

Læreren beder os om at skrive et kort referat, hvilket hjælper mig med at forstå mødet bedre.

The teacher asks us to write a short summary, which helps me understand the meeting better.

Jeg behøver ikke at skrive hele opgaven i dag, så længe jeg bliver færdig før fredag.

I do not need to write the whole assignment today, as long as I finish before Friday.

Hun behøver kun at læse det sidste afsnit, før hun kan sende dokumentet.

She only needs to read the last paragraph before she can send the document.

Hun tog et skærmbillede af referatet og lagde det i en mappe, hvilket var lettere end at skrive det hele igen.

She took a screenshot of the summary and put it in a folder, which was easier than writing it all again.

Du behøver ikke at have kontanter med, hvis kortet virker, men en mønt i lommen kan stadig være praktisk.

You do not need to bring cash if the card works, but a coin in your pocket can still be practical.

Hun håber at blive ansat i firmaet.

She hopes to be hired at the company.

Min veninde fortalte mig en hemmelighed, og jeg lovede ikke at sige den til nogen.

My friend told me a secret, and I promised not to tell it to anyone.

Jeg blev skuffet, fordi min kollega svigtede mig og glemte at sende dokumentet.

I was disappointed because my colleague let me down and forgot to send the document.

Det er uhøfligt at afbryde andre, og min søster siger, at det virker stædigt ikke at lytte.

It is impolite to interrupt others, and my sister says that it seems stubborn not to listen.

Hvis du er ærlig og høflig, selv når du er uenig, er det lettere at løse problemet.

If you are honest and polite, even when you disagree, it is easier to solve the problem.

Hun prøver ikke bare at undskylde, men også at rette sin fejl, så ingen bliver skuffede igen.

She tries not only to apologize, but also to correct her mistake, so that no one becomes disappointed again.

Hemmeligheden er svær at holde, hvis man vil være ærlig.

The secret is hard to keep if one wants to be honest.

Jeg prøver at finde ud af, hvorfor bussen er forsinket.

I am trying to find out why the bus is delayed.

Det er svært at være tålmodig, når bussen er forsinket.

It is hard to be patient when the bus is delayed.

Barnet begynder at græde, når hun mister sin bog.

The child starts to cry when she loses her book.

Hun prøver ikke at græde, selvom hun er meget skuffet.

She tries not to cry, even though she is very disappointed.

Læreren behøver ikke at råbe, for klassen lytter allerede.

The teacher does not need to shout, because the class is already listening.

Jeg går ind i stuen, når det begynder at regne.

I go into the living room when it starts to rain.

Jeg plejer at vågne tidligt, men i dag var jeg så søvnig, at jeg blev i sengen lidt længere.

I usually wake up early, but today I was so sleepy that I stayed in bed a little longer.

Min datter er allerede vågen, når jeg stadig prøver at vågne helt.

My daughter is already awake when I am still trying to wake up fully.

Hun finder fjernbetjeningen, tænder fjernsynet og sukker, fordi skærmen begynder at blinke.

She finds the remote control, turns on the television, and sighs because the screen starts to blink.

Himlen bliver mørkere, når det begynder at regne.

The sky gets darker when it starts to rain.

Hun går ind, når det begynder at regne.

She goes inside when it starts to rain.

Min niece spørger, om hun må låne mit ur, fordi hun vil lære at komme til tiden selv.

My niece asks whether she may borrow my watch, because she wants to learn to be on time by herself.

Flasken står godt i min cykelkurv, men tasken er ikke let at have med samtidig.

The bottle sits securely in my bicycle basket, but the bag is not easy to bring along at the same time.

Klokken halv ni plejer vi at begynde mødet, men i dag starter vi først kvart over ni på grund af trafikken.

We usually begin the meeting at half past eight, but today we are not starting until quarter past nine because of the traffic.

Ring til mig når som helst, hvis vandhanen begynder at dryppe igen.

Call me anytime if the faucet starts dripping again.

Sluk lyset med lyskontakten, før du går, og prøv ikke at rive i håndtaget.

Turn off the light with the light switch before you leave, and try not to pull on the handle.

Jeg orker ikke at lave mere mad i dag, så vi nøjes med rugbrød og te.

I do not have the energy to make more food today, so we make do with rye bread and tea.

Hun siger, at hun heller ikke orker at gå ud, fordi hun har haft en lang arbejdsdag.

She says that she also does not have the energy to go out because she has had a long workday.

Min veninde smutter tidligt fra mødet, men hun lover at læse referatet senere i aften.

My female friend slips away early from the meeting, but she promises to read the summary later tonight.

Vi nøjes ikke med at tale om problemet; vi prøver også at finde en løsning sammen.

We do not just settle for talking about the problem; we also try to find a solution together.

Jeg nøjes med te i aften, fordi jeg ikke orker at lave kaffe.

I’ll settle for tea tonight, because I don’t have the energy to make coffee.

I dag lærer vi at sige, at man har lyst til noget, er vant til noget eller er i tvivl om noget.

Today we learn how to say that you feel like something, are used to something, or are unsure about something.

Når jeg er træt efter arbejdet, har jeg ikke lyst til at lave mad og ordne køkkenet.

When I am tired after work, I do not feel like cooking and tidying the kitchen.

Børnene er ikke vant til at være stille så længe, så læreren giver dem en kort pause.

The children are not used to being quiet for that long, so the teacher gives them a short break.

Jeg vil gerne høre din mening, fordi din holdning ofte hjælper mig med at se problemet fra en anden side.

I would like to hear your opinion because your point of view often helps me see the problem from another side.

Kan du sørge for at lukke vinduet, hvis det begynder at regne?

Can you make sure to close the window if it starts raining?

Hvis vi skynder os, er der stadig en chance for at nå toget.

If we hurry, there is still a chance to catch the train.

Det nye system på arbejdet er nemt nok at bruge, når man først forstår det.

The new system at work is easy enough to use once you understand it.

Hun bad sin lærer om råd, fordi hun havde besvær med at forstå den sidste opgave.

She asked her teacher for advice because she had trouble understanding the last assignment.

Jeg havde lidt besvær med at få låget af, så min nabo hjalp mig.

I had a little trouble getting the lid off, so my neighbor helped me.

Vi er vant til at høre støj fra gaden om aftenen.

We are used to hearing noise from the street in the evening.

Jeg er vant til at tage metroen til universitetet om morgenen.

I am used to taking the metro to the university in the morning.

De hjælper sig selv ved at dele deres tanker åbent.

They help themselves by sharing their thoughts openly.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “om ... eller ...” og “om ... så ...”, når resultatet er det samme.

Today we learn to use “whether ... or ...” and “even if ...”, when the result is the same.

Om du kommer tidligt eller sent, kan du stadig hjælpe mig med at fjerne ukrudtet i haven.

Whether you come early or late, you can still help me remove the weeds in the garden.

Når rødderne vokser for meget, er det nødvendigt at skifte potte, så planten får mere jord.

When the roots grow too much, it is necessary to change the pot so the plant gets more soil.

Vi sår græskar hvert forår, fordi børnene elsker at skære græskar ud i oktober.

We sow pumpkins every spring, because the children love carving pumpkins in October.

Det er min datter, der husker at give både hamsteren og kaninen vand, selv når jeg glemmer det.

It is my daughter who remembers to give both the hamster and the rabbit water, even when I forget it.

Hvis vi får en stor høst i år, vil min nabo lære os at lave suppe af græskar og gemme frøene til næste forår.

If we get a big harvest this year, my neighbor will teach us to make pumpkin soup and save the seeds for next spring.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “lige så ... som”, når to ting er ens på en bestemt måde.

Today we learn to use “just as ... as” when two things are the same in a certain way.

Min nye kaffemaskine er lige så nem at bruge som min gamle elkedel.

My new coffee machine is just as easy to use as my old electric kettle.

Vi bruger en frysepose til at opbevare brødet i fryseren, så det holder sig frisk længere.

We use a freezer bag to store the bread in the freezer so it stays fresh longer.

Jeg skifter dynebetrækket, når det gamle begynder at lugte af støv.

I change the duvet cover when the old one starts to smell like dust.

Vi prøver at bruge mindre plastik, men det, vi har, afleverer vi til genbrug.

We try to use less plastic, but what we do have, we hand in for recycling.

Hvis pletten ikke går af, bruger jeg stoffet som klud i stedet for at beholde skjorten.

If the stain does not come off, I use the fabric as a rag instead of keeping the shirt.

Hvis jeg ikke skynder mig, ender jeg med at komme for sent til mødet.

If I do not hurry, I will end up being late for the meeting.

Jeg prøver stadig at finde ud af, om denne regel også gælder her.

I am still trying to figure out whether this rule also applies here.

Salget af den gamle cykel hjælper hende med at betale huslejen.

The sale of the old bicycle helps her pay the rent.

Det tager tid at skabe tillid, men kun et øjeblik at miste den.

It takes time to build trust, but only a moment to lose it.

En påmindelse i kalenderen hjælper mig med at huske mødet, men hvis notifikationen kommer for sent, tager jeg metroen i stedet.

A reminder in the calendar helps me remember the meeting, but if the notification arrives too late, I take the metro instead.

Jeg venter på en opdatering, før jeg prøver at logge ind igen.

I am waiting for an update before I try to log in again.

Det er roen i haven, der hjælper mig med at slappe af efter arbejdet.

It is the peace and quiet in the garden that helps me relax after work.

Hun er usikker på, om hun har tid til at deltage i mødet i morgen.

She is unsure whether she has time to attend the meeting tomorrow.

Min datter prøver at score, selv om modstanderen står stærkt.

My daughter tries to score, even though the opponent is in a strong position.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “uanset hvem”, “uanset hvad” og “uanset hvor”, når resultatet er det samme.

Today we learn to use “no matter who,” “no matter what,” and “no matter where,” when the result is the same.

Jeg kunne se vand mellem skinnerne, mens vi ventede på at stige på toget.

I could see water between the rails while we were waiting to get on the train.

Når vi skal stige af i Aarhus, minder min mor mig om ikke at glemme tasken på hylden.

When we have to get off in Aarhus, my mother reminds me not to forget the bag on the shelf.

Min mor minder mig om at tage min paraply med, hvis det regner.

My mother reminds me to bring my umbrella if it rains.

I dag lærer vi at bruge “hvis ... havde ..., ville ... have ...”, når vi taler om noget, der ikke skete.

Today we learn to use “if ... had ..., would have ...” when we talk about something that did not happen.

Børnene hjælper med at folde sengetøjet, selv om de helst vil lege.

The children help fold the bed linen, even though they would rather play.

Jeg kører grene og gammelt græs ud i komposten med trillebøren, før det begynder at regne.

I take branches and old grass out to the compost with the wheelbarrow before it starts to rain.

Der står en trillebør ved blomsterbedet, fordi vi stadig mangler at flytte jord.

There is a wheelbarrow by the flower bed because we still need to move soil.

Jeg lægger hækkesaksen i garagen, når jeg er færdig med at klippe buskene.

I put the hedge shears in the garage when I am finished trimming the bushes.

Hun er begyndt at kravle rundt i børneværelset om morgenen.

She has started crawling around the children’s room in the morning.

Min søster prøver at trøste hende, når sutten falder på gulvet.

My sister tries to comfort her when the pacifier falls on the floor.

Når vi besøger min søster, hjælper jeg med at folde tøjet og fylde skabet med bleer.

When we visit my sister, I help fold the clothes and fill the closet with diapers.

Om hun så pludrer eller græder, holder min søster sig rolig og prøver igen at trøste hende.

Whether she babbles or cries, my sister stays calm and tries again to comfort her.

Jo hurtigere jeg går til stationen, jo større chance har jeg for at nå toget.

The faster I walk to the station, the greater chance I have of catching the train.

Vi går ind på caféen, hvis det begynder at regne.

We go into the café if it starts to rain.

Jeg pakker et kompas i tasken, selv om min søster siger, at stien er nem at følge.

I pack a compass in the bag, even though my sister says that the path is easy to follow.

Jeg øver mig på at danne en dansk sætning.

I practice forming a Danish sentence.

En god værtsgave behøver ikke at være dyr; nogle gange tager jeg bare en buket eller chokolade med.

A good hostess gift does not have to be expensive; sometimes I just bring a bouquet or chocolate.

Du skulle gerne have tid til at skrive kortet, mens jeg pakker gaven ind.

You should have time to write the card while I wrap the gift.

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